Youth Violence: National Statistics
Leading Causes of Death
Five Leading Causes of Deaths Among Persons Ages 10–24 Years,
United States, 2010
In 2010, homicide was the third leading cause of death among persons ages 10 to 24 years, accounting for 4,828 deaths.
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